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Radiation fears after Japan blast

A one-year-old boy is checked for radiation exposure near the Fukushima plantAs radiation levels near the plant rise, people are being checked for exposure

A quake-stricken nuclear plant in Japan has been hit by a third explosion in four days, amid fears of a meltdown.

The blast occurred at reactor 2 at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, which engineers had been trying to stabilise after two other reactors exploded.

The protective chamber around the radioactive core of reactor 2 has been damaged and radiation levels near the plant have risen, officials say.

The crisis was sparked by a 9.0-magnitude quake and tsunami on Friday.

Thousands of people are believed to have died, and millions are spending a fourth night without water, food, electricity or gas. More than 500,000 people have been left homeless.

A fresh explosion rocked reactor 2 at the Fukushima Daiichi plant – 250km (155 miles) north-east of Tokyo – in the early hours of Tuesday.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the level of radiation at the plant had “considerably risen” and there was a high risk of radioactive material leaking out.

He added that the last remaining people within a 20km (12 mile) exclusion zone around the plant had to leave, and that those living between 20km and 30km from the site should remain indoors.

Radiation levels around Fukushima for one hour’s exposure rose to eight times the legal limit for exposure in one year, said the plant’s operator, the Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco).

The radiation reading at 0831 local time (2331 GMT) climbed to 8,217 microsieverts an hour from 1,941 about 40 minutes earlier, Tepco said. The annual legal limit is 1,000 microsieverts.

However, officials say that a level of one million microsieverts would be needed to cause widespread radiation sickness.

Map showing effects of Japanese earthquake

Mr Kan also said a fire had broken out at the plant’s reactor 4, but urged people to remain calm.

On Monday, a hydrogen blast at reactor 3 injured 11 people and destroyed the building surrounding it. That explosion was felt 40km (25 miles) away and sent a huge column of smoke into the air.

It followed a blast at reactor 1 on Saturday.

All explosions have been preceded by cooling system breakdowns. Engineers are trying to prevent meltdowns by flooding the chambers of the nuclear reactors with sea water to cool them down.

After the third explosion, officials said there were fears that the containment vessel housing the reactor may have been damaged.

Higher radiation levels were recorded on Tuesday south of Fukushima, Kyodo news agency reported.

Nearly 185,000 people have been evacuated from a 20km (12 mile) exclusion zone around the plant.

Meanwhile, four days after the tsunami triggered by the earthquake, the relief operation is continuing.

The latest official death toll stands at about 2,400 – but some estimates suggest 10,000 may have been killed.

Devastated town

People in Minamisanriku fled on Monday amid fears of another tsunami

One of the worst-hit towns, Minamisanriku, is now just a scene of complete devastation, says the BBC’s Rachel Harvey.

Everything was flattened by the force of the tsunami, with only the town’s hospital and a government building remaining, our correspondent says.

Thousands are still unaccounted for – including hundreds of tourists – while many remote towns and villages have not been reached.

“People are surviving on little food and water. Things are simply not coming”

Hajime Sato Iwate prefectural government

The government has deployed 100,000 troops to lead the aid effort.

They have been given 120,000 blankets, 120,000 bottles of water, tonnes of food, and 111,000 litres (29,000 gallons) of petrol to distribute.

But Hajime Sato, an official in Iwate prefecture, which also took the full force of the disaster, said it had received so far only 10% of the food and other supplies requested from the central government.

“People are surviving on little food and water. Things are simply not coming,” he told the Associated Press.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn against all non-essential travel to Tokyo and north-eastern Japan. British nationals and friends and relatives of those in Japan can contact the Foreign Office on +44(0) 20 7008 0000.

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AMs in top earners despite freeze

Senedd chamberAMs basic pay of £53,852 has been frozen until 2015
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A four-year pay freeze for assembly members will not deter the most talented candidates from standing for the Welsh assembly, says a report.

It confirmed a basic salary of £53,800 for the next four years, putting AMs in the top 1.7% of earners in Wales, with those holding offices earning more.

Members’ pay has increased by 56% between 1999 and 2010.

However, they have agreed their pay should be fixed at the current level until the 2015 election.

The total cost of AMs’ pay, allowances and staffing costs will be about £12.7m next year, down 7.1% or £500,000.

The report is the first from the independent remuneration board – part of the assembly’s response to the MPs expenses scandal – which sets pay and expenses in Cardiff Bay.

Board chairman George Reid said assembly members must have what they need to do their jobs properly.

The board found an assembly member’s basic salary was in the top 1.7% in Wales and in the top 4.8% for managers and senior officials.

Those who hold offices can earn more, with the first minister qualifying for a total £134,722.

“It’s good deal, it’s a fair deal and it most certainly should not deter people from standing for the fourth assembly”

George Reid Remuneration board chairman

The report also confirms a cut in the number of AMs who will be able to claim expenses for accommodation in Cardiff – from 51 to 25. They will only be able to claim rent of up to £700 a month, not mortgages.

AMs’ budget for staff will rise from £80,000 to £89,000, but the recruitment process will be changed.

From the beginning of the fourth assembly all vacancies must be advertised externally on the assembly’s website. A standard contract with common terms and conditions has been introduced.

The report reveals variations in the amount of annual leave support staff were entitled to – some were eligible for 20 days a year, while others received 35.

Under new rules, AMs may continue to be employ relatives, but their role in the recruitment process will be reduced. Final interviews and assessments will be conducted by the assembly’s human resources team.

Pay and expensesAMs basic pay: £53,85221 AMs able to claim rent for accommodation in Cardiff of up to £700 per month – not mortgagesOther AMs can claim up to 20 overnight stays in Cardiff at £95 per nightOnly utility bills, council tax, broadband, insurance and a television licence can be reimbursedOffice costs set at £16,242 for 2011-12Newly-elected AMs provided with equipment, furniture and office supplies up to £5,000Staffing costs rise from a maximum £80,244 to £89,000.SOURCE: Independent remuneration board

Board chairman George Reid said it was vital AMs had the support they needed to do their jobs following the Yes vote in this month’s law-making referendum.

He said the board’s first determination on pay was made “against a backdrop of exceptional economic circumstances” and could be met by a smaller budget.

“This is a clear and transparent system of remuneration,” he said.

“It’s rooted in Wales because we have looked at comparators and what Welsh people get in their pocket.

“It’s good deal, it’s a fair deal and it most certainly should not deter people from standing for the fourth assembly.”

Assembly Commissioner William Graham, who is responsible for AMs’ salaries and allowances, backed the board’s move.

“It is an experienced and well respected remuneration board,” said the South Wales East AM.

“Hopefully the public will note… we no longer take our own decisions on these issues”

Peter Black Assembly Commission

“They have taken reasoned evidence and their conclusion will be supported by the overwhelming majority in the present financial climate.”

Mr Graham said he did not think the move would limit the flow of talent into the assembly.

“We are amongst the 1.4% of higher people in Wales,” he said. “And in order to do our job they have taken into account the allowances for support staff.”

Peter Black, also a member of the Assembly Commission – which ensures property, staff and services are provided for the assembly – said he hoped the public would consider it a sensible package.

“Hopefully the public will note that, firstly, we no longer take our own decisions on these issues – we have given it to an independent commission,” he said.

“Secondly, we’re very much reducing the amount we spend on expenses and support for members and keeping a tight rein on that.”

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Nikkei plunges on radiation fears

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Japanese shares have fallen for a second day as investors worry about the impact of the earthquake and tsunami.

The main Nikkei 225 index was down 6% in Tuesday trading. On Monday it finished 7% lower, the biggest one-day drop since 2008.

The broader Topix index was also lower on Tuesday, declining 7.3%.

Investors are worried the disaster may have an impact on domestic and global growth at a time when nations are recovering from the financial crisis.

Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and one of its main exporters and consumers.

According to some estimates, the devastation caused by Friday’s deadly earthquake and subsequent tsunami is expected to cost Japan $180bn (£111bn) in reconstruction and recovery.

That is 50% higher than the cost of rebuilding after the 1995 earthquake in Kobe.

There are concerns that the increasing cost of rebuilding will add further to Japan’s debt levels.

Japan has the highest public-debt levels in the industrialised world.

Last month the country’s debt rating was downgraded on concerns that it was not doing enough to address the issue.

“In the situation where the crisis appears to be worsening, foreign investors, domestic fund operators, are pulling out from Japanese shares”

Hideyuki Ishiguro Okasan Securities

At the same time, analysts have forecast that the quake could knock off as much as one percentage point from Japan’s gross domestic product.

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan was hit by another explosion on Tuesday morning.

This is the third blast in four days, amid fears of a meltdown.

Nuclear power is the biggest source of electricity in Japan, accounting for 29% of national supply.

There are concerns that the problems with the nuclear reactor may cause further disruption in the country’s power supply.

Analysts say that is driving investors away from Japan.

“All focus is on the nuclear crisis,” said Hideyuki Ishiguro of Okasan Securities in Tokyo.

“In the situation where the crisis appears to be worsening, foreign investors, domestic fund operators, are pulling out from Japanese shares,” he added.

The impact of the problems in the nuclear reactor are already being felt in the stock markets.

Power companies were the biggest losers in early trading, with shares of Kansai Electric Power and Chubu Electric Power, which both own nuclear plants, down 13%.

Shares of Toshiba were untraded on Tuesday as there were no buyers for the stock.

Toshiba provided several of the reactors at Tokyo Electric Power’s Fukushima plants.

Shares of Toshiba plunged by more than 16% on Monday.

The series of explosions and radioactive leaks have spread concern that the company’s nuclear industry sales are likely to fall well short of expectations in the next few years.

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